Executive Protection and Secure Transportation Podcast

The topic for this week's episode is an outline of the assassination of Iranian Senior Nuclear Scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh. Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, dubbed the father of the Iranian nuclear program, held the rank of brigadier general in Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). According to intelligence reports, he was responsible for Iran's development of nuclear warheads on ballistic missiles...

Understeer and Oversteer are terms used to explain vehicle characteristics, and they are important signals transmitted to you by the vehicle, it is how the vehicle communicates to you. It is the vehicle's way of telling you what you should do next. In a nutshell, understeer and oversteer are the interrelationships of the front and rear ends of the car. If you drove around a corner or made an emerg...

The topic for this week's episode is Cold Weather and Tire Pressure, Understanding Tire Pressure Monitoring System I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving. Here we are in the beginning of December and only a few weeks until Christmas, the days are getting colder and the nights shorter. Colder weather can trigger a vehicle's tire-pressure-monitoring system overnight, sending nervous drivers to deal...

This week, the topic is measuring a driver's skill level. Starting in the mid-'70s, the Scotti School and now VDI clients wanted, actually demanded, that we supply them with an objective measurement of their employee's driving skill, to produce a professional security driver who has been scientifically measured to an objective and documented standard.  To meet that demand, we studied the research...

Welcome to the Executive Protection and Secure Transportation Podcast brought to you by the International Security Driver Association. The ISDA is a valuable resource for all practitioners working in the protection profession. We offer benchmark educational, networking, and marketing programs. Hello, and welcome to episode 157 of the EPST podcast. I'm your host, Larry Snow. This week, the topic is...

Hello, and welcome to episode 156 of the EPST podcast. I'm your host, Larry Snow. This week, the topic is Winter Driving. I know it's not winter yet, but the days and nights are getting cooler, and just a couple of weeks ago New England area had its first snow. Winter will be here before you know it, so we felt it was the perfect opportunity to discuss Winter driving and secure transportation. Oth...

The topic of this week's episode is Decision Sight Distance or DSD for short. Decision Sight Distance plays an essential role for those that provide secure transportation. But understanding DSD is vital for anyone who drives an automobile. As a quick refresher for those unfamiliar with DSD, the Decision Sight Distance definition is the length of road surface drivers can see and have an acceptable...

Hello, and welcome to episode 154 of the Executive Protection and Secure Transportation podcast, sponsored by the International Security Driver Association. I'm your host Larry Snow. The topic of this week's episode – we are getting back to the basics of the business of executive protection. The business of EP is so important but very often is overlooked as an afterthought. EP training providers t...

The topic of this week's episode is Surviving Mob Attacks on Your Vehicle. It is well established in the protection community that the time an executive spends in their vehicle is, without a doubt, the highest risk period of their day. In recent months mob attacks on a vehicle have increased the risk of Executive Vehicle Travel.  Some suggestions and thoughts. Know the laws in your state regarding...

Hello, and welcome to episode 152 of the EPST podcast. I'm your host Larry Snow. The topic of this week's episode is Security Driving Algorithm and Training. For more than 45 years, we have been using the Security Driver's Triangle to describe the threat associated with secure transportation. A Quick Refresher – The Security Driver Triangle Driving, any form of driving, is a balance, and that bala...

Hi everyone and welcome to episode 151 of the EPST podcast, I'm your host Larry Snow. The topic of today's episode is 2 Attacks that have changed the way we work and train. In the first edition, which the ISDA created back in 2014, is a description of the attacks that have changed the way we work and train . In the downloadable eBook, available for ISDA members, we covered the assassination of Ald...

Welcome to the Executive Protection and Secure Transportation Podcast brought to you by the International Security Driver Association . Hello and welcome to episode 150 of the EPST podcast, I'm your host Larry Snow. The topic of today's episode is low light driving conditions. EP practitioners attend low light shooting programs - but how many have attended a training program or are aware of the pr...

All vehicles have inherent characteristics that, if not understood and monitored, can decrease a vehicle's performance and create a dangerous scenario for the principal. There are numbers that represent these vehicle characteristics; most can be found in the owner's manual. The Security Driver does not need to understand the science behind these numbers, but they need to know how these numbers and...

The topic of today's episode is LinkedIn Opportunities for Your Business. With over half a billion users, LinkedIn is the biggest opportunity to connect with not only your peers but potential employers and selling/marketing your products and services. The Setup – What's in a Name The first order of business is to complete your profile as it offers several key branding and searchable elements. Ther...

Welcome to the Executive Protection and Secure Transportation Podcast brought to you by the International Security Driver Association. Thank you for tuning in to episode 147  of the EPST podcast, I'm your host Larry Snow. The topic of today's episode is Security Driving Is a Statement of Skill, Not a Marketing Term. Security Driving and Executive Protection describe a profession, a job description...

In today's episode we share the results of the COVID-19 survey that the ISDA conducted at the end of April, near the height of the Pandemic in the United States. The number of participants makes the survey statistically accurate for our association, but not for the general EP/Secure Transportation community.  The demographics of the ISDA are not similar to the profession in general; Hence we would...

We strongly suggest that anyone who attends a Security Driving training program is measured in accordance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 135 .   What is Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard? National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issues Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) to implement laws from Congress. The FMVSS are regulations written in terms of minimum...

In today's podcast we'll be discussing Tires and Extreme Heat. We have discussed the effects of  cold weather on tires  many times, but with the hot summer weather upon us (aka " the Dog Days of Summer "), we thought it would be an excellent time to discuss the effect of extreme heat on tires and vehicle control. According to the national highway safety administration in 2017, there were 3.2 trill...

Welcome, everyone to the International Security Driver Association's Executive Protection and Secure Transportation Podcast. After a two-year hiatus, the podcast is back! Every week we send secure transportation and executive protection, headlines, trends, educational content, and announcements from the International Security Driver Association and SecurityDriver. Com to our Podcast audience.  You...

The ISDA Secure Transportation and Executive Protection News Podcast for Tuesday, December 18, 2018 ====================== In Vehicle News From Automotive Fleet 8 Auto Tech Trends to Watch in 2019 Manufacturers are adding increasingly cutting-edge technology options to their vehicles, and the coming year should bring additional options to enhance safety and integrate smartphones, according to the...

The ISDA Secure Transportation and Executive Protection News Podcast for Monday, December 3, 2018 ====================== In Vehicle News From Autoblog 2018 Ford Expedition Platinum Drivers' Notes Review The 2018 Ford Expedition is the fourth generation of Ford's full-size SUV offering. It replaced a model that traced its roots to the early 2000s, though it received several heavy refreshes along th...

The ISDA Secure Transportation and Executive Protection News Podcast for Monday, December 3, 2018 ====================== In Security News From Reuters News U.S. consulate in Mexico attacked with grenade, no injuries Mexican authorities are investigating an apparent grenade attack on the U.S. consulate in the city of Guadalajara, officials said on Saturday, underscoring the security challenges faci...

The ISDA Secure Transportation and Executive Protection News Podcast for Friday, November 30, 2018 ====================== In Terrorism News From the Daily Sun Security Minister warns No Deal Brexit could make it harder to keep terrorists and criminals out of UK Ben Wallace backed the PM's Brexit plan by suggesting a No Deal scenario would leave the country in a situation that 'isn't pretty'.  BRIT...

The ISDA Secure Transportation and Executive Protection News Podcast for Wednesday, November 28, 2018 ====================== In Terrorism News From Insurance Business Magazine Chubb launches terrorism risk service for multinational businesses Chubb has announced the launch of a new service for multinational companies and large middle-market businesses. Chubb's new Terrorism Risk Evaluation Service...

The ISDA Secure Transportation and Executive Protection News Podcast for Monday, November 26, 2018 ====================== In Security News From NBC News Olympic swimmer Rowdy Gaines said scammers pretended to hold his daughter hostage Olympic swimmer Rowdy Gaines is issuing a warning after his family almost became victims of a virtual kidnapping scam when they received a disturbing phone call from...